Scholarships

Since 2010, the Community Foundation has been the leading source for post-secondary scholarship funding in Harford County. Our program supports many areas of study, with scholarships funded by generous donors who believe in the value of education.

2018 Scholarships

Academic Legacy Elementary Educator Scholarship $1,500

Offered to encourage and assist high school seniors and undergraduate college students to pursue careers in elementary education.

Kaitlyn Delaney, Fallston HighAttending Neumann University

Academic Legacy Engineering Scholarship $1,500

Offered to encourage and assist a high school senior in pursuit of an education in engineering.

Riva Malick, Patterson Mill HighAttending University of Maryland Baltimore County

Academic Legacy Engineering Scholarship $2,500

Offered to encourage and assist college undergraduates in the completion of an education in engineering.

Offered to encourage and assist female college undergraduates in completion of an education in science, engineering and math.

Anika Zamurd, Harford Community CollegeAttending University of Maryland College Park

Charles John Eshinsky Memorial Scholarship $500

Offered to a student who pursues a post-secondary degree in science, technology, engineering and/or math (STEM).

Sierra Smith, Aberdeen HighAttending Kenyon College

Colin J. Haller Scholarship $1,000

Offered to a student who pursues a health-related bachelor’s degree to include, but not limited to, nursing, pre-medical, psychology, sports medicine, or pharmaceuticals.

Allison Frick, Havre de Grace HighAttending Salisbury University

Edward V. Goetz Environmental Science Scholarship $2,000

Offered to a student committed to attending an accredited environmental science program including but not limited to geology, ecology, natural science, botany, biology, zoology, ornithology, habitat restoration, environmental/wildlife management, forestry

Alayna Dorbert, North Harford HighAttending University of Delaware

Richard O. Cook VMD Scholarship $500

Offered to a worthy senior in the Harford Tech Agribusiness/Animal Science Program who demonstrates great personal character, passion for animals, and a dedication to pursue a career in animal studies.

Laura Eller, recipient of the William A. Humbert Memorial Scholarship North

Harford High School graduate Laura Eller received the $5,000 William A. Humbert Memorial Scholarship and will use her scholarship as she continues her studies at Minnesota State College Southeast. The William A. Humbert Scholarship is awarded to a graduate of a Harford County high school who is currently a college junior or senior majoring in music or music education or is in a graduate program. The scholarship is named in memory of William “Bill” Humbert, a charter member of the Bel Air Community Band and a founder of the Bel Air Summer Concert Series.